Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in September

How September compares

September is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Within Spain it is 68th of 87 (Spain in September). Against London's average high of 18.6°C in September, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 6.5°C warmer by day and 10.8°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in September

The typical September day in Santa Cruz de Tenerife peaks at 25.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.3°C or more. About 51% of days top 25°C and 1 in 167 pass 30°C. Nights average 22.0°C; one night in ten drops to 20.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest September day here reached 33.5°C (2020-09-16) and the coldest night 18.6°C (2019-09-15).

Rain in September

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 2 days with 1 mm or more, 8 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest September was 2010 with 44 mm, the driest 2007 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 78%.

Sea temperature in September

The sea averages 23.7°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 23.0°C to 24.6°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:50 and sets about 20:10 local time in mid-September. Average cloud cover is 38%.

Is September a good time to visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Santa Cruz de Tenerife on our scoring are August, July, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Aug, Sep.

Warm days, with little cooling after dark

Pack light clothes for the daytime, but pay attention to your accommodation's cooling options: an average night low of 22°C offers limited relief after a warm day. Humidity averages 78%, so breathable fabrics are a sensible choice, and strenuous walks are better saved for the cooler parts of the day. Temperatures reach 25°C on 51% of days, while 30°C is reached on just 1%, making this more about steady warmth than frequent intense heat. That suits travellers who want summer-like weather without expecting very hot afternoons. A light layer may still be useful if you tend to feel cool in the evening.

Good swimming weather, with little rain

The sea averages 23.7°C in September, making swimming a reasonable part of your plans rather than something reserved for the hardiest swimmers. There is about 7.5 hours of sunshine within 12.2 hours of daylight, leaving plenty of time for outdoor plans without suggesting every hour will be sunny. Rain is usually a minor interruption, with about 2 rainy days during the month, although a dry holiday is not guaranteed. Keep sun protection handy and use shade for breaks around midday. This combination suits travellers who want to alternate swimming with relaxed time outdoors; those hoping for crisp, cool walking weather may find the warmth less comfortable.